Lord of the borderlands
A modern American variant of Marquis, which originated as a French noble title for a lord who ruled over a border territory or 'march'. It signifies high status and leadership.
Less common today
Marquiz isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,315 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
NFL defensive end